Flashback Friday theme of May Troy Night Out

TROY >> It’s Flashback Friday downtown this week, and Troy Night Out-ers are in for a blast from the past.

With the month of May coming to a close, it’s time for Troy Night Out, the city’s monthly arts and culture event. More than 1,000 people are drawn to the streets of Troy on the last Friday of each month to “enjoy Troy” at dozens of city venues. The activities run from 5 to 9 p.m.

“This is a new, trial run of what we anticipate will be a very popular theme,” said Downtown Business Improvement District director Erin Pihlaja. She said it was an opportunity to actualize what she hears regularly, that Troy has incredible history.

Pihlaja expects the new concept to evolve over time. “This month we left it open-ended for businesses to promote what parts of their business, building, products, or services that they found to have historic value.”

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Businesses new and old are digging into their roots for the occasion, and celebrating their history Friday evening.

Finnbar’s Pub on Broadway is one of the oldest bars in Troy, with more than 100 years in operation. For Troy Night Out, it is inviting event-goers to check out one of the buildings that survived the great fire, and hear about the long history of 452 Broadway over beer and food specials.

First Playable productions is a game studio located in an 1800s ballroom on Third Street. For Troy Night Out, the studio will have an interactive Minecraft exhibit, new game testing and tours of the historic space its owners have turned into a 21st century tech hub.

The Troy Music Academy on Third Street will have foam block prints based on the historic architecture of Troy. All ages are welcome to come create at the Family Fun Art Class.

Troy Savings Bank Music Hall is flashing back to 1875, the year of its opening. Guests can explore the world renowned concert hall on Second Street and learn the secrets of its acoustics Friday night.

The Pottery District is celebrating, too. At the very heart of the 18th century settlement that became the city of Troy, The Broken Mold Studio on River Street will be featuring works throughout the Collar City’s history.

Down the street, it’s all about soap. T and J Soap will be selling Victorian Rose artisan soap and bath bombs to pay homage to Troy’s architecture.

To get around, the Troy Trolley will make the rounds of the city, providing free transportation to all event attendees.

For more information, visit www.downtroy.org or download the Troy Night Out app for a map of the sites.